100-year-old music store chain Sam Ash Music closes 18 US stores due to online shopping shift.

100-year-old music store chain Sam Ash Music is closing nearly half of its US locations as consumer shopping habits shift online. The company will shutter 18 of its 44 stores, including its flagship New York City shop. The trend of brick-and-mortar store closures follows consumers' growing preference for online shopping, with companies such as Bed, Bath & Beyond, Tuesday Morning, and Christmas Tree Shops declaring bankruptcy.

March 10, 2024
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